Day 2 on the 2015 STIHL Tour des Trees with Jeff Palmer
Here is today’s update from Jeff Palmer, Arborjet’s Upper Midwest Regional Technical Manager and rider on this year’s Tour des Trees. Back on the Road & Tree Dedications After 110
Day 1 on the 2015 STIHL Tour des Trees with Jeff Palmer
Sunday marked the first day of the 2015 Tour des Trees, a ride to raise money for urban tree research. As many as 85 riders assembled in Orlando, Florida to
Halt the Spread of Pine Bark Beetle Infestations
There are numerous species of bark beetles, which infest conifers throughout North America. Adults tunnel through the bark, mate, and lay eggs in the phloem (inner bark). The larvae develop
Protect Your Hardwoods From Winter Moth
Winter Moth is an invasive pest that causes severe defoliation and mortality in hardwood trees. The larvae begin feeding in early Spring on developing leaves with severe infestations causing noticeable
Is Goldspotted Oak Borer Nearby? Treat Your Oaks!
The Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) is a flat-headed borer that was originally found around the San Diego, California area. GSOB are currently known to attack three species of oak: coastal live,
TREE-äge® Protects Ash Trees from EAB at the Holocaust Memorial in Boston
“It was a beautiful day and we were very pleased to donate a few liters of TREE-äge® insecticide for the treatment of 20 ash trees at the Holocaust Memorial site
Terminate Apple Scab Infection
Apple scab is a fungal disease caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis, which affects leaves, fruit and twigs. While most common in apple trees, the fungus frequently infects both pear
Stop Sudden Oak Death This Fall
Sudden oak death (SOD) is the common name for a fatal tree disease caused by Phytophthora ramorum, a species of oomycetes that are similar to fungi. SOD is one of
Homeowners: Maintain Your Most Precious Assets with Arborjet
As a homeowner, maintaining your landscape is part of your many weekly tasks. You want to do anything you can to maximize the value of your home in the most
Late-Season Treatments Protect Trees
After a long winter, the influx of business combined with unpredictable spring weather can sometimes prove to be challenging for even veterans in tree care. This year, consider shifting some
